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State Shoot Preparation: CMP

Coaches with youth shooting in the CMP competition are encouraged to read these quick tips before state shoot.

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SDSU Extension 4-H awards 2024 state Shooting Sports scholarships

August 01, 2024

Six youths in the shooting sports program will receive scholarships funded through entrance fees paid at the shooting sports state match. A committee of volunteers reviews the applicants and selects the top candidates.

SDSU Extension Director Karla Trautman, 2021 Inductees Audrey and Art Kneen, SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Safety Field Specialist John Keimig and South Dakota 4-H Program Director Tim Tanner.

4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame Honorees

The 4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame was started in 2015. It was created to recognize those who played a role in bringing shooting sports to the South Dakota 4-H Program and those who have helped it to grow on the state and regional levels.

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National 4-H Conference

The National 4-H Conference is a pinnacle experience in 4-H civic engagement held annually in the Washington, D.C. area.

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SDSU Extension 4-H awards 2025 shooting sports scholarships

September 16, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the seven recipients of 4-H shooting sports state-level scholarships.

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South Dakota 4-H Trip Application to the National 4-H Conference

Members of the South Dakota 4-H Program, have the opportunity to apply for National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C. Youth must be 16-18 years old by the date of the event to apply. Applications need to be submitted to the applicant’s 4-H Youth Program Advisor.

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SDSU Extension hosts successful inaugural 4-H Gala

January 06, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension hosted a successful 4-H Gala in November.

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State 4-H Rodeo Resources

View the documents and forms to participate in the State 4-H Rodeo.

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5 Languages of Youth Appreciation

Guidebook providing a brief overview of each language of appreciation, what to consider before practicing each language and some examples of how to use each language in common 4-H settings.

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Earl Dailey Memorial Endowment Grants

View the criteria and applications for the Earl Dailey Memorial Endowment Professional Improvement Grant and Project Grant.